2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CB02 ANG
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 93,624 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB02 ANG Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 93,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB02 ANG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (CB02 ANG) between October 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 23 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
CB02 ANG Mileage History
- 15/10/200519,996 mi
- 15/10/200519,996 mi
- 22/05/200621,258 mi+1,262 mi
- 12/04/200736,931 mi+15,673 mi
- 13/04/200736,931 mi
- 06/02/200842,937 mi+6,006 mi
- 20/02/200842,966 mi+29 mi
- 22/01/200948,343 mi+5,377 mi
- 04/02/201053,131 mi+4,788 mi
- 14/02/201156,160 mi+3,029 mi
- 16/02/201156,162 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/201262,811 mi+6,649 mi
- 14/02/201262,811 mi
- 25/01/201369,922 mi+7,111 mi
- 28/01/201475,656 mi+5,734 mi
- 04/03/201577,664 mi+2,008 mi
- 15/02/201678,449 mi+785 mi
- 28/02/201778,861 mi+412 mi
- 22/02/201879,193 mi+332 mi
- 22/02/201879,193 mi
- 13/02/201979,486 mi+293 mi
- 07/02/202079,698 mi+212 mi
- 19/02/202179,772 mi+74 mi
- 22/02/202280,945 mi+1,173 mi
- 01/03/202382,709 mi+1,764 mi
- 21/02/202485,599 mi+2,890 mi
- 27/02/202485,641 mi+42 mi
- 05/03/202588,289 mi+2,648 mi
- 05/03/202588,289 mi
- 05/03/202693,589 mi+5,300 mi
- 20/03/202693,624 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 3,604 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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